May 17 – Glory of God v. Glory of Self. 2 Corinthians 4:6 “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
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Loving and knowing the correct God is a prerequisite to dwelling with Him in the hereafter. As Paul said, God’s glory is found in the face of His Son, Jesus Christ. We cannot claim a place in heaven if we’re not worshiping His Son. Celestial glory is nothing more than the Mormon heaven where they believe they’ll live as a forever polygamous family forever. D&C 132:19 It also means they’ve become exalted and will receive godhood status so they can populate their own planet someday. Also see Mormon Doctrine, p.115.
Ask your Mormon friend what celestial glory has to do with God. Is there any place for God in the Mormon’s version of heaven?
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Ensign, “An Invitation to Exaltation,” (Conference Edition), May 1988, p.53; “It is the celestial glory which we seek. It is in the presence of God we desire to dwell. It is a forever family in which we want membership. Such blessings must be earned” – Thomas Monson
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D&C 132:8…..um, order? First garments were to your ankles. Now they are not. First you had to wear temple garments as a visitor to a sealing, now you don’t. First no hot drinks. Now, go for it. First no coke. Now, enjoy your coke w/ caffeine. First certain men could take lots of wives. Now, no one can. My head hurts.
Thanks for all you do, lifeafter! I am re-learning so many things I forgot or never knew about this church. The devil is so clever.
They don’t believe Jesus IS GOD, but they can become God’s…I don’t get it.
Sadly, you’re not alone. 🙁
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